Paul Schrader
Screenwriter and director best known for writing Taxi Driver and collaborating with Scorsese on multiple films; appears in archival interview discussing the script and Travis Bickle's voice.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 47min
A 50th anniversary celebration of ‘Taxi Driver’
Justin Chang, New Yorker film critic, offers a sharp review segment. Harvey Keitel, early Scorsese ensemble actor, recalls researching and improvising his pimp role. Paul Schrader, screenwriter of Taxi Driver, reflects on crafting Travis Bickle’s voice. They explore improvisation, casting memories, the script’s origins, and the film’s enduring cultural impact.
